Community

The tarts and cookies have been lovingly baked and the turkeys are just waiting to be prepared.

Cross Canada Challenge participants can exercise their muscles and minds for the first 10 weeks of the program in 2012, starting Jan. 9.

The Okanagan Basin Water Board is now accepting applications to its 2012 water conservation and quality improvement grant program.

The Queen Silver Star Excellence Program participants were all early for their Monday evening Speech Craft class.

Winter can be especially challenging for individuals and families who cannot afford proper clothing, food and shelter.

There is a lot going on this December at the Okanagan Science Centre, thanks to exhibits donated from Calgary’s Science Centre.

A fundraiser that ensures state-of-the-art equipment at Vernon Jubilee Hospital is experiencing challenges.

Hard work by a group of Enderby volunteers has paid off for several other volunteer groups.

Vernon’s Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints hosts its 21st annual live nativity pageant today and Saturday at 7 and 8 p.m.

Vernon is hosting B.C.’s inaugural Responsible Gambling Awareness Week Jan. 14 to 20.